Katherine M. Given, M.D., Ph.D., MBA, FAAD

Dr. Given is passionate about improving healthcare and its delivery. Her interest is cutaneous oncology, specifically, the interface of dermatology and data analytics.

Dr. Given served as the Resident Representative to the Board of Directors for the ASDS/ASDSA (2019-2021) and is a current member of the Alumni Council for the MBSD at the University of Chicago (2021-2024). She is a Contributing Editor to the peer-reviewed journal Dermatologic Surgery. Dr. Given is an active member of AAD, ASDS, ACMS and the AMA. She has published numerous peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on topics ranging from bubonic plague pathogenesis, the genetics of skin cancer, botox of the lower face and neck, complications of filler injections, cutaneous oncology and immunotherapy developments, and more.

Outside of Medicine, Dr. Given enjoys life in the fast lane as an FAA-licensed pilot with commercial, multi-engine, and instrument ratings, an expert skier, an avid golfer, and a ballroom dancer. She is a Bay Area native and attended Castilleja School. After 15 years away for training, she is thrilled to be back home, and enjoys sharing her love of this area and our wonderful communities with her two sons.